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According to a major 2003 survey, about 20% of American older adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs, or alcohol. Furthermore, 15% use such aids every night.

It should be stressed that only behavioral or psychologic techniques can actually cure insomnia, whereas prolonged use of sleeping pills can only result in dependency.

In general, the following precautions are important:

Start with non-prescription medication.
Drugs used specifically for i...

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Narcolepsy: References

...adults with excessive sleepiness associated with narcolepsy. Curr Med Res Opin. 2006;22(4):761-774.Lemon MD, Strain JD, Farver DK. Sodium oxybate for cataplexy. Ann Pharmacother.... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder: Highlights

...lamotrigine (Lamictal) can cause cleft lip and palate birth defects if taken during the first trimester of pregnancy.Bipolar Disorder in Children and AdolescentsThe course of bipolar disorder is... Read more »

Epilepsy: Highlights

...possible, or use the lowest effective dosage.Lamotrigine (Lamictal) use during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk for cleft lip and palate, according to data from the North... Read more »

Pneumonia: References

...Diseases. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Mosby; 2004:703-706.Whitty JE, Dombrowski MP. Respiratory Disease in Pregnancy. In: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL, et al. eds. Obstetrics: Normal and Problem... Read more »

Glaucoma: Treatment

...placenta, and are excreted in breast milk. Many have effects that can interfere with or adversely affect pregnancy.Women should discuss going off medication, particularly during the first... Read more »

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